Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

interpret music appropriately for performance

use appropriate chords and scales forms textures or other elements of musical organisation in performance

work collaboratively with others to achieve required musical outcomes

listening skills sufficient to

monitor and adjust intonation as required

recognise intervals chords scales and chord progressions in selected area of specialisation

demonstrate appropriate intonation dynamics phrasing rhythm and expression to produce the required sound

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of collaborating with other backup artists to recover faults in live performances with minimum disruption to the audiences listening experience

learning skills in the context of improving music performance skills and expression through rehearsal

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

plan practice time prior to performance to improve technical facility

allow sufficient time for warmup prior to performances

maintain an appropriate standard of personal presentation

technical and problemsolving skills sufficient to

use a range of instrumental techniques in selected area of specialisation

use a variety of rhythms time signatures beat patterns and rhythmic styles relevant to specialisation

perform appropriately for the context of venues available sound forces and the act

Required knowledge

broad understandingof

solo or group performance protocols and customs

industry repertoire and musical terminology

impact of different performance environments on musical outcomes

chosen genres and their musical forms and conventions in performance

chord and melodic formulae in selected area of specialisation

issues and challenges that arise in the context of performing backup accompaniment

OHS practices procedures and standards as they apply to using musical instruments and performing in a range of environments

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

perform proficiently as a member of a backup accompaniment group before an audience on at least three occasions

listen effectively to adjust intonation and nuance in performance

apply interpretation and expression skills

communicate effectively with others involved in performances

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to relevant instruments and equipment

opportunities to perform backup accompaniment before an audience

appropriate venue with adequate space and acoustic qualities for solo performances

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

observation or video recordings of the candidate performing backup accompaniments

written or oral questioning on performance strategies as a member of a backup group

discussion of planning for performances

written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required knowledge section of this unit

case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of methods strategies and other issues involved in contributing to backup accompaniment

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUSMPFA Develop ensemble skills for playing or singing music

CUSMPF203A Develop ensemble skills for playing or singing music

CUSMPFA Play music from simple written notation

CUSMPF204A Play music from simple written notation

CUSMPFA Develop technical skills in performance

CUSMPF301A Develop technical skills in performance

CUSMPFA Prepare for performances

CUSMPF302A Prepare for performances.

Relevant personnel may include:

Directions may be for:

Listening may include:

Strategies may include: